All you need is just a few tablespoons of tomato paste daily. Dr. Oz recommends 4 tablespoons daily for general health or you can take a lycopene supplement. The Life Extension Foundation recommends between 10-30mgs of lycopene daily for optimal health.2

And when you're cooking up that pasta and tomato sauce, consider throwing in a few slices of Red peppers to support collagen production. Yes, red peppers are loaded with vitamin C.

Think Pink For Smooth Skin

Research
indicates that astaxanthin also helps with fine lines, skin spots and support elasticity and firmness.3

Again,
supplements can help too if you don’t like these foods or are allergic to them. The Life Extension Foundation recommends 1 mg two times a day.

Cheap Anti-Aging Foods

Orange – Carrots and sweet potatoes are inexpensive and really easy to work into your diet and are in season all year round. They
naturally contain beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body.

A study
published in the Photochemistry and Photobiology found that beta-carotene along with
sunscreen offers significant protection against sun damage.

More recent studies found that beta carotene offers a wide range of health benefits from improved cognitive function to anti-cancer effects.4

Gold - Herbal teas are often overlooked for their powerful anti-aging benefits inside and outside the body. With a beautiful scent and color - herbal teas not only have a magical calming effect on your mind and body, but they also posses powerful health benefits.

Plus, they are inexpensive and easy to find in any supermarket or drugstore!

While green tea is the most popular herbal tea - there are several other varieties that are just as (if not more) effective for healthy skin aging and more.

Not sure which tea to go for? We break down the best top three teas for a youthful appearance and age-related disease prevention benefits. Click here to learn more.

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